Kural Sevi (குரல் செவி) bridges the digital divide for Scheduled Caste citizens by turning natural speech into verified livelihood opportunities under PM-AJAY.
Operating directly at Gram Panchayat kiosks, Kural Sevi eliminates paperwork and literacy hurdles. Citizens speak naturally in their native tongue to explore certified NSQF vocational trades and receive direct scheme benefits.
Core Capabilities & Citizen Protections
Citizens simply speak in their mother tongue (Tamil or Hindi) at the Gram Panchayat Kiosk. No digital literacy, paperwork, or typing required.
Intelligent AI transcribes voice responses, extracts skills and aspirations, and instantly recommends the 3 best NSQF QP-NOS certified vocational trades.
District Welfare Officers review verified profiles and approve entitlements with tamper-proof digital verification and direct DBT disbursement.
Kural Sevi translates citizen voice responses into QP-NOS aligned vocational qualifications with monthly stipends and placement guarantees under PM-AJAY GIA.
Kural Sevi directly connects beneficiaries to PM-AJAY, the flagship Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme provides three core components:
Free NSQF-certified vocational training in 40+ trades (apparel, solar, automotive, electronics, healthcare) with ₹1,500/month stipend and job placement linkages.
Direct capital subsidies up to ₹50,000 for individual micro-enterprises and up to ₹10 Lakhs for Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with zero collateral.
Comprehensive infrastructure funding for drinking water, solar lighting, concrete roads, and digital Anganwadis in villages with >50% SC population.
Quality residential hostels and academic aid for SC boys and girls pursuing secondary, higher secondary, and technical vocational courses.
Open to Scheduled Caste (SC) citizens with annual family income up to ₹2.5 Lakh. Visit your nearest Village Panchayat Kiosk with your Aadhaar and Community Certificate. Assistance is voice-guided in Tamil/Hindi and 100% free of charge.